Reporter Christina Scanlon reports that with the new snowfall, businesses are seeing an increase in customers on snowmobiles. 

Writer Dave Gibson, of the environmental advocacy group Adirondack Wild, reviews the work on and his concerns over the new community connector snowmobile trail Moose River Plains Road (Limekiln-Cedar River Road) and Raquette Lake.

Reporter Danny Hakim reports that the New York State Health Department has analyzed hydrofracking and has determined that it can be conducted safely in New York. The Times received a copy from an expert who believed the analysis should not be kept secret. 

Reporter Don Lehman reports that the snowmobile trails in Warren and Washington counties have been busy, and the low temperatures should cause area lakes to ice over.

Letter writer Robert Hallman, deputy secretary for energy and the environment, writes that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a staunch protector of the Environmental Protection Fund.

Reporter Martha Ellen reports that the North Country Regional Economic Development Council has awarded $175,000 to the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency to assess removal of blighted buildings at the former Jones & Laughlin Steel Co. site in Star Lake — a step toward the eventual reclamation of the site.

Reporter Maury Thompson reports that Dan Stec was sworn in as the new Assembly Member for the 114th Assembly District. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo stopped at the Daily Enterprise to discuss tourism and other topics while vacationing in the Adirondacks.

Reporter Jon Alexander reports that the number 2 story of 2012 for the Post-Star was the battle against invasive species in Lake George.